2020 Specialized

S-Works Tarmac Disc - Dura Ace Di2

A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.

MSRP$11,000
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetDura-Ace Di2
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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41 mph

S-Works Tarmac Disc - Dura Ace Di2

40 mph

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Reviews
Road Bike Action
SPECIALIZED TARMAC SL7 ROAD BIKE TEST - Road Bike Action

Nov 2021 · David Kennedy

Specialized just announced the Tarmac SL7. Scheduled to be released at the Tour de France, Specialized opted to unveil their new road bike, the Tarmac SL7.

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Bikerumor
Review: Specialized Tarmac S-Works SL7 is a fairly well mannered road rocket

Sep 2020

The new S-Works Tarmac SL7 is a race bike that's fun to ride and increased my average speed, but here's what you need to know before buying.

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road.cc
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 Dura-Ace Di2 2021

Aug 2020 · Stu Kerton

Eye-watering price but an exceptional performance

Highs
  • Wheel rim profiles make a massive difference to aerodynamics

  • Impressive weight for a disc brake-equipped bike

Lows
  • Wheels aren't tubeless compatible

  • Top-end price tag

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Cycling Weekly
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 Dura-Ace Di2

Aug 2020 · Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

The Specialized Tarmac is an iconic bike, and the latest update from the American brand has futureproofed it

Highs
  • Aero

  • Light

  • Punchy

  • Great handling

Lows
  • More clattery than the SL6

  • Price tag

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Cycling News
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 review

Jul 2020 · Josh Croxton

We've been using Specialized's brand new Tarmac for a couple of weeks, and here are our initial thoughts

Highs
  • Aerodynamics and power transfer on par with Venge

  • Weight (6.89kg tested, size 58cm)

Lows
  • Non-tubeless wheels

  • Harsher ride than Tarmac SL6

  • Huge price

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Bicycling
The New Specialized Tarmac SL7 Is a PR Killer

Jul 2020

The best race bike is now even better.

Highs
  • A nearly perfect race bike.

  • Smooth and lively.

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Velo
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 review

Jul 2020 · Ben Delaney

The aero Venge fuses into the S-Works Tarmac race machine with exceptional ride qualities, aero performance, and a price tag to match.

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL6 Disc review

Apr 2019 · Benjamin Topf

As the new official bike of professional UCI teams like BORA-Hansgrohe, you’re going to see the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL6 Disc in countless races.

Highs
  • Perfect compromise between speed, comfort and safety

  • Perfectly balanced handling

  • Low weight at the limit of legality (don’t tell the UCI-people!)

  • Integrated dual-sided power meter

Lows
  • Di2 cable mess

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

S-Works Tarmac SL6, FACT 12r carbon fiber, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, clean routing, internally integrated seat clamp, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Fork

S-Works FACT 12r carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Bottom Bracket

OSBB, CeramicSpeed bearings

Stem

S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

Handlebar

S-Works Short & Shallow

Saddle

Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base

Seatpost

S-Works FACT carbon Tarmac seatpost, 20mm offset

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150, braze-on

Crank

S-Works Power Cranks, dual-sided power measurement, +/- 1.5% accuracy, 52/36T

Shifters

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Disc R9170

Cassette

Shimano Dura-Ace R9100, 11-speed, 11-30t

Chain

Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed

Brakes

Front: Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Roval CLX 50 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, Win Tunnel Engineered, 50mm depth, CeramicSpeed bearings, 21h, Rear: Roval CLX 50 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, Win Tunnel Engineered, 50mm depth, DT Swiss 240 internals, CeramicSpeed bearings, 24h

Tires

Front: Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mm, Rear: Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mm

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